Music Reviews
The John Tesh Project: Pure Movies 2 CD
The first time I saw John Tesh was as the co-host of Entertainment Tonight. Slowly, his musical talent began to be discussed on the show, and then he started doing recording. The rest is history for the pianist. I’m not big time into instrumentals, but every …
The Close Lobsters - Going to Heaven to See if it Rains
A while back I found out about The Close Lobsters through Pandora radio. Basically they are an indie pop rock band from Scotland. I actually wrote a review on here for one of there songs which was “I Kissed the Flowers in Bloom” which is an excellent song. “Going …
Scars On Broadway - Exploding/Reloading (Song)
Exploding/Reloading is a track by Scars On Broadway which appears on their self-titled debut record. To recap, the first two songs on this record have been Serious and Funny, the former being quite an aggressive and fast track while the latter being far more melodic and moderately paced. To …
Song: “So What” by Pink
The song “So what” by the artist Pink is so awesome. I am planning to purchase it from iTunes because it would be a great song to jog. It gives you a slow start but gains intensity throughout the song. The beat is infectious! I can …
Bob Dylan - Blowin’ In The Wind (Song)
Blowin’ In The Wind, one of Bob Dylan’s most famous and ionic songs throughout his extremely lengthy career proves to certainly meet it’s reputation as the track itself is just great. As with most early Bob Dylan, or rather most Bob Dylan for that matter, the track isn’t driven …
The Rolling Stones - Too Much Blood (Song)
Too Much Blood is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album Undercover. The track opens up with a distinct drum rhythm along with a steady bass line and even a brass section as well. Thus far the track has a very funk like feel to …
Animal Collective - People (Album)
People is an EP by Animal Collective which was released in 2006. After listening to their first EP, Prospect Hummer, I had quite high hopes for this EP, but I must be clear and say that I came out of listening thoroughly disappointed. Comprised of four tracks, I can …
System Of A Down - Forest (Song)
Forest is a song by System Of A Down which appears on their second studio effort, Toxicity. The track opens up with a somewhat chaotic sounding section before Malakian comes in with an extremely heavy riff on guitar. The verse sort of follows a pattern of having this extremely …
Album : Survivor - Premonition (1981)
Before the worldwide madness of EYE OF THE TIGER, Survivor were slowly making their way in the music scene and Premonition is their second album. Though 1981 is actually my birth year, my musical taste is actually quite large and i feel i know these albums just as well …
Apocalyptica: Cult
Boy was I excited to hear that Apocalyptica was releasing an original CD with their own song. I first found this out when I was at my friends house and he looked it up on the Internet. I was quite excited. I was so used to this band doing …
Soul by Seal
This family man, Seal has a very nice, charming and super amazing voice. I highly recommend all music fans out there to go and listen to Soul by Seal. This man truly has soul! And it is not hard to know some part on why Heidi is …
Weezer - I Want To Be Something (Song)
I Want To Be Something is a song by Weezer which appears on their record Hurley. The song starts out pretty quietly and only features Cuomo, singing quite delicately I might add, along with a simple acoustic guitar part. After around thirty seconds, and Cuomo gradually picking up his …
Welcome to the Black Parade: My Chemical Romance
Welcome to the Black Parade is the latest album from the Emo band My Chemical Romance (2006). After hearing the single, before the album hit the shelves, I was apprehensive about the album. The single has a completely different feel and sound from My Chemical Romance�s previous …
Ed Sheeran’s Album +
From playing gigs to five people, to selling out shows in Japan. + has gained Ed Sheeran worldwide recognition.
Sheeran has come a long way from his days of couch surfing and the release of his first ever EP The Orange Room. He’s toured with the likes of Example …
“Only Theatre of Pain” by Christian Death (1982, Frontier)
In 1982, Los Angeles-based deathrock band Christian Death released their groundbreaking debut record, “Only Theatre of Pain”. With its innovative Goth/Punk sound, dark atmosphere, pessimistic lyrics, and Rozz Williams’ distressed vocal style, the record would go on to be called the definitive deathrock album.
The album’s style is a …
Muse
I must admit, the first time i ever heard there music, I hated it. I listened to ‘ Feeling good ‘ and i thought it was absaloutley WIERD! So i never went near them. It was when my sister told me i would like this song ‘ …
The Verve: This Is Music The Singles 92 - 98
I love The Verve. They’re sound is similar to that of Oasis, very haunting and thought provoking. This is their greatest hits album. I don’t own many of their singles, hence why I decided to buy this album. The album is simply amazing. The standout track for me is …
Santamental by Steve Lukather and friends
Backing by musicians such as Slash, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Greg Bissonette, Simon Phillips, Sammy Davis Jr. and Lenny Castro, there is no reason for you to feel scared listening to the roar of guitars played by Steve Lukather and his friends.This album is dominated by …
Spice Girls- Spice World
Spice Girls - Spice World was introduced to the world by Virgin Records Inc. in 1997. Featuring your favorite Spice Girl - Scary Spice, Ginger Spice, Baby Spice, Posh Spice and Sporty Spice, these Brit Pop stars took the world over by storm with a group following the likes …
Angel Haze Dirty Gold Album
Angel Haze is a relatively unknown rapper, although she has been garnering features on several well-known mainstream songs, such as Nick Jonas’ Numb and Mary Lambert’s Ribcage.
Her debut album Dirty Gold however, is a mini masterpiece in itself. For people like me who enjoy rap because it’s a …
Deep Purple - Machine Head
Overview —“ Machine Head, the sixth album released by Deep Purple, is the album that I would have to say is my favorite out of Deep Purple’s entire career. The album gains most of it’s recognition for being the album which has Smoke On The Water, a song which …
Greatest Hits: Guns N’ Roses album
After watching the show “VH1’s 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs” on New Year’s Eve last year and seeing Guns N’ Roses make the number one spot; I decided to check out some of Guns N’ Roses’ albums for myself. However, since I couldn’t actually find the album at the …
Ishtar (alabina)
Initially it would not catch me listening to this kind of music, but this wonderful singer left me with no other choice but making an exception. The first time I heard her voice I thought that I was in the dream, I caught myself day dreaming and losing all …
4-2-10 Awake Tonight tour (TobyMac, Skillet, House of Heroes)
The first band, House of Heroes, played a very short set (only 4 songs) and didn’t seem to catch the crowd’s attention very well. They had an energetic show, just not a lot of stage presence. I had done my homework and learned the words to some of the …
Vandoren V12 Lire Clarinet Reeds (Silver Box)
The Vandoren V12 Reeds are a slightly new type of reeds that supposedly last longer, sound better, and are easier to play.
First impression: There was no real surprise when I opened the box- the only difference was the color of the box and the packets. However, as soon …
Slayer - Disintegration/Free Money (Song)
Disintegration/Free Money is a song by Slayer which appears on their record Undisputed Attitude. Like the rest of this record, this song is a cover of a punk band known as Verbal Abuse. To be fair, I didn’t really like this record very much and didn’t think Slayer did …
‘Peach, Plum, Pear’ by Joanna Newsom
If there is one song that moves me and transports me to a different place in time, that song would be ‘Peach, Plum, Pear’ by Joanna Newsom.
I have to admit that I could not stand this song the first fifty or so times that I had it crammed down …
Krayzie Bone -The Fixtape
I think The Fixtape by Krayzie Bone is a musical classic. I just heard it today and I think it is great. I had already heard songs like Mary Mary and Sweet Jane on some other mixtapes and those songs were just great. If you have never heard them you …
MGMT - Time To Pretend (Song)
Time To Pretend is a song by MGMT which appears on their second record, Oracular Spectacular. Being one of many singles to be released off this record, I’m sure this song is familiar to just about all MGMT fans and probably most people who listen to a rock radio …
Downtown (1993): SWV
Artist: SWV
Video: “Downtown”
Album: It’s About Time
Label: RCA Records
“Downtown” is the fourth single and music video off of SWV’s “It’s About Time” debut album, following “Right Here” (as well as “Right Here - Human Nature Mix”), “I’m So Into You”, and “Weak”. “Downtown” is filled with both sexual and sensual …
Greatest Love of All (song) from Whitney Houston
Whenever there is a singing contest it never happen that there is no Whitney song that the contestant will not sing. It is always present. Maybe because Whitney has the best vocal range among the singer in the US and if you can be able to sing her song …
Lord I Believe In You by Crystal Lewis (MP3)
Lord I believe in You is a song popularized by Crystal Lewis. I have a copy of this song of hers. A friend shared to me her MP3 of this popular song of Crystal Lewis. The copy is very clear and vivid.
What would I say of this song? Well …
Jimmy Buffett in general
I don’t know why, but I am a HUGE Jimmy Buffett fan. I never can spell his name right though; I’m an awful fan. I love what he brings to music; the idea that music should be fun and an escape from life. I really wish I could just …
“Project 1950″ by The Misfits (LP, 2003)
By 2003, the new re-incarnation of The Misfits had already released two albums that proved to be successful in putting the Misfits name and music, new and old, back into popularity. Four years after releasing “Famous Monsters”, which contained some of their best material since their days with Glenn …
Humbug, 2009 Album by Arctic Monkeys
I would not say that this album is superb but I think that it is quite good. It is definitely good enough for Arctic Monkeys. All the songs on this album are a lot more mature than the songs that the band used to perform on the previous albums. …
Album : John Waite - Rough & Tumble (2011)
As much as i respect John Waite and legacy he has left behind me so far, he isn’t one of my all-time favorites which means i can be properly subjective about his newly released album.
The short version of this is that i class it as a total disappointment, …
“Rock N Roll Terrorist” by GG Allin (Comp. 1999)
In 1999, “Rock N Roll Terrorist”, yet another GG Allin compilation, was released. Consisting of 50 tracks on two discs, this album holds some of GG’s greatest gems from the mid-80s and the early 90s, completely skipping the garbage that dominated his late 80s releases. While it contains the …
Corinne Bailey Rae Self Titled Album
The very first song I heard from Corinne Bailey Rae was —˜Trouble Sleeping’ and I immediately fell in love with it. All the better that it was dominating all types of radio stations, not just soul and pop, but even those that are known more for their up beat …
Rhyme Asylum
Rhyme Asylum is a British hip-hop group composed of rappers Possessed, Psiklone and Skirmish. Their debut album, State of Lunacy, a brilliant demonstration of true lyricism, was released in 2008.
State of Lunacy includes sixteen tracks, each one better than the last. Of all the songs on the album, …
The Flaming Lips - Hold Your Head (Song)
Hold Your Head is a song by the Flaming Lips which appears on their album Hit To Death In The Future Head. Opening up with some noise effects, actual instrumentation begins to come in after around twenty seconds to create an atmosphere which sounds pretty empty and confusing in …
Nothing In This World by Paris Hilton
I love the song, Nothing In This World by Paris Hilton very much! Paris looks so adorable in the music video and if I’m right, this is one of the first few videos that she has released. Not sure which music record company she’s under, but if it’s …
The Life Aquatic Soundtrack
The Life Aquatic is a pretty good movie. I’m sure you’ll agree with me, especially if you’ve seen it. It follows well in the tradition of the Wes Anderson movies. And one of the hallmarks of his (or their) films is they always contain a stellar …
Beautiful Lady (song by, Gyptian)
Gyptian is a reggae artist who seems new on the scene but he really isn’t that new, he has been doing a lot of collaborations but he recently released his first single with the name entitled “Beautiful Lady.”
I first heard this song on the local radio airwaves and it …
Darrell Worley-I just came back from a war
The song “I just came back from a war” is sung by Darrell Worley. It is about a soldier trying to catch up on old times with a group of friends and how he has changed sinse comeing back from a war where he was not appreciated. This song …
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin exploded onto the scene with a unique blend of bluesy guitar and a powerhouse rhythm.Their self titled debut album is legendary in helping to create the genre known as Heavy Metal.Beyond influence it remains an important piece of music in popular culture.I have always loved this band …
Temples of Boom, 1995 Album by Cypress Hill
When I got hold of this album I honesty did not expect to be that good. It so happened that I first got acquainted with Cypress Hill albums released in 1999 and 2000, and only then moved on to their earlier releases. And, the early releases were rather good, …
The Who Sell Out (Side I)
Overview —“ Side I of The Who Sell Out introduces the first half of this concept record with a group of seven songs which seem to work nicely together and actually pass by quite quickly. After listening to the first two tracks, I was thinking this record was going …
You Were Always on My Mind
Willie Nelson does the song Always on My Mind. It is a beautiful love song. Where the guy is trying to win back his girl. He basically is telling her he is sorry that he did not realize some of the things he did wrong but that he …
Can’t fight the moonlight by Lee Ann Rimes
Remember the movie, Coyote Ugly..? And the soundtrack of the movie that features the most loveliest song in the movie titled, Can’t fight the moonlight by Lee Ann Rimes?
Yes, that upbeat song from the sexy and gorgeous-blonde Lee Ann Rimes. I just can’t get over this …
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